Installing Ridge Cap On Metal Roof Dormer

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Installing ridge cap on metal roof dormer.

Begin metal roof ridge cap installation by drawing lines the closure material goes on before the actual ridge cap. Roof shields work with standard valley flashing but w valley style flashings are recommended for the best overall roof system. Just simple 3d animated digital instructions on how to install a ridge cap on a masterrib metal roof. Metal roofing ridge cap installation steps.

Center a piece of ridge cap on the building peak. Masterrib is a 36 wide. Now that we ve finished preparing the eave end and the ridge cap ends of the hip cap we can install it on top of the z bar using pop rivets. To properly install a valley cap the w valley flashing must be notched and installed as shown on this instruction sheet.

Apply butyl tape sealant at to the inside of the chalk line on both sides of the ridge cap. Installing the hip cap. Make a mark at the cap s lower edges both sides at one end of the ridge. This video shows how to install a vented ridge cap with standing seam panels.

Before i do that we need to apply tape seal along the top of the z trim. Then we can cut that off and install it. Locate the butyl tape so that the ridge fasteners will penetrate at the center of the butyl tape once the ridge cap is in place. Roof shield installation guide all metal and open valley shingle roofs.

See the illustration below. I m marking here along this ridge and along this ridge. Our host david mackey discusses techniques used in installing ridge cap using the sl 16 standing seam roofing system from american building components. How to install ridge cap foam closures on a metal roof for a non vented ridge cap.